coral reef

noun

: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

Examples of coral reef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Escott is rolling out some meditation workshops where participants will stand on a city pavement and ponder how ancient seashells and coral reefs were once turned into cement and combined with stones and sand to turn into pavements. — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Relatively unknown, with only a single scuba diving lodge that has direct access to it, this place is the third-largest coral reef system in the world. — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

As extreme heat destroys more coral reefs, scientists are racing to find new — and sometimes unexpected — ways to keep them alive. — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 11 Nov. 2026

This is especially urgent, scientists say, as the climate approaches tipping points that could doom rainforests, coral reefs and ice sheets. — Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for coral reef

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Kids Definition

coral reef

noun

: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone